Donald Trump's Face on the Nobel Peace Prize. Artwork by Mingze Shi. Last month, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Machado, a powerful advocate for democracy from Venezuela. Machado was praised for fighting oppression in Venezuela’s government and her work in freedom fighting gained global attention, but her recognition of this also brought international controversies. President Trump was one who reacted strongly to the award. Trump argued he deserved it and that h

Current Bellevue seniors and their little siblings playing a Thanksgiving football game years back. Fun activities like this are always a great way to bring everyone together. Picture by Rowan Gerron. Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of having gratitude and spending quality time with family. Moreover, It gives students a chance to recharge over the four-day weekend and enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. “Thanksgiving is different for me since my famil

Senior class officer, Swafiya Twahir with her second period's donation bag! Picture by Stella O'Connor. Bellevue High School has officially kicked off its annual Fall Food Drive, which will run from November 12th through November 25 th . This year’s focus is simple but meaningful: to collect peanut butter and jelly to support local families in need this Thanksgiving. In partnership with Families Helping Families Give, BHS Leadership is working to encourage students to parti

In 2023, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) found that only 14 percent of 13-year-olds reported reading for fun “almost every day,” compared to 27 percent in 2012. Reading for fun, which I’ll refer to as “personal reading,” is defined as “any kind of reading done for enjoyment or purposes other than work or school” and has innumerable personal benefits. These range from increases in general reading comprehension and vocabulary to promoting sleep quality or

Hydroflask (left) and Owala (right) bottles next to each other. Picture by Jeremiah Kowalski on waterbottleadvisor.com . For many students, drinking enough water every day is easier said than done. Though water is vital for our health, many factors can make drinking water unmotivating. Carrying a full water bottle can feel like an unnecessary added weight, making students hesitant to refill their bottles and add to their heavy load. Additionally, the actual act of drinking ou